A melting point is a characteristic physical property of a substance. So melting point analysis is one of the simplest and most useful techniques for identification of a chemical substance. Melting point depression Melting point (m.p.) analysis can also provide information
Making the most of second year labs
Tutorials, labs, and lectures can quickly build up as the academic year progresses and things get more intense. Labs are 30% of your final chemistry 2 marks, so it’s important that you take them seriously. As a third year student,
All about errors
So you’re working on your physical lab write-up, and looking for the most marks possible. But you just can’t seem to get your head around those pesky errors. Well, this article is a simple guide to the analysis of uncertainties
How to run your TLC
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5 ways to ace the chemistry labs
So how exactly do you ace the chemistry labs when you’re a bit unsure of what’s expected of you? If you’re anything like me, you’ll go into your first lab session for the week thinking “Am I going to mess
HPLC: How to submit and interpret results
When you arrive for your HPLC session start by preparing the sample using the procedure in the lab manual. When you have done this you should submit your sample using the procedure shown in the video below. The video then
Operating a rotary evaporator
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How to use material safety data sheets (MSDS)
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Techniques: recrystallising your product
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Techniques: interpreting NMR data
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Writing A Lab Report
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Techniques: Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC)
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